Features And Functions - Agilent Technologies 3488 User Manual

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Features and Functions

This chapter provides details about particular functions and features of
the Agilent 3499A/B/C Switch/Control System. The sections in this
chapter describe the features using both the front-panel and the remote
interface using SCPI commands. The examples in this chapter are
general. For specific procedures using the front panel refer to Chapter 2.
For SCPI command information refer to Chapter 5. The following
sections are included in this chapter:
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Monitoring a Channel or a Slot, on page 75
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Switching a Relay Channel, on page 77
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Scanning, on page 78
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Digital I/O Operation, on page 84
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State Storage, on page 94
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Error Conditions, on page 96
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Self-Test, on page 96
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Display Control, on page 97
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Relay Cycle Counts, on page 98
The following conventions are used for the front-panel operation.
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All keys on the front-panel keyboard are expressed in bold font and
normally associated with a "press". For example, press Mon.
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All the front-panel display annunciators are expressed in bold font
followed by an "annunciator". For example, MON annunciator.
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The information shown on the front-panel display is enclosed within a
pair of quotation marks.
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Shift + Recall indicates the sequential operation: first press Shift,
then press Recall.
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Also applicable to keys Card Reset, Scan, and S.List.
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